Clinical Care Manager RN Hospice

About This Role

Provide clarity, compassion, and support during end-of-life care - when it matters most.

• Lead the Plan of Care: Ensure every patient's care is aligned with their goals, focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Collaborate Across the Care Team: Work closely with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and caregivers to deliver holistic hospice care.
• Own the Clinical Picture: You are the hub - connecting referrals, providers, and care teams to ensure seamless, timely care.
• Work-Life Balance That's Real: Full-time salaried role with flexibility + 6 weeks PTO so you can recharge and continue showing up fully for others.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and oversee hospice patient care across the interdisciplinary team, including contracted providers
• Serve as the central point of communication between physicians, caregivers, patients, and internal teams
• Manage physician orders and ensure timely entry, approval, and alignment with the plan of care
• Partner with Intake to support timely admissions and follow up on pending referrals
• Continuously assess patient needs and ensure appropriate reassessment with any change in condition
• Lead development, implementation, and updates of individualized hospice plans of care
• Support patients and families through education, symptom management, and end-of-life care planning
• Review clinical reports (occurrence, infection control, OnCall) and take appropriate action
• Participate in and contribute to IDG meetings, supporting care planning and decision-making
• Perform in-home visits as needed to support care delivery and team alignment
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, documentation standards, and quality expectations
• Identify trends or gaps in care and escalate to Branch leadership with recommendations

Requirements

• Active RN license in state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
• Previous Hospice or Home Health experience required, with strong understanding of end-of-life care
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or care coordination experience preferred
• Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Strong clinical judgment, particularly in symptom management and patient comfort
• Excellent communication skills - able to support patients, families, and care teams through complex and emotional situations
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification

Pay & Benefits

A compensation package that recognizes your expertise and impact.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision; Pharmacy Benefits; Virtual & Mental Health Support; FSAs & HSAs; Supplemental Health & Life Insurance
• Financial & Legal: 401(k) with Company Match; Employee Referral Program; Prepaid Legal Plans; Identity Theft Protection
• Work-Life Balance & Perks: Generous Paid Time Off; Pet Insurance; Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

Join VitalCaring

If you are a nurse who feels called to hospice - someone who leads with compassion, communicates with purpose, and finds meaning in guiding others through life's most important moments - we invite you to join our team.

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